Buffalo and Pittsburg are the end of the Midwest. The finger lakes are a liminal space dividing the colonized east coast and the more recently colonized territory we call the Midwest.
The Midwest can also be divided into upper and lower based on economy. The Upper Midwest or Great Lakes region is much more industrial with the prevalence of lake freighters carrying ore and timber. Whereas the Lower Midwest is more agricultural with vast fields and prairie.
Obviously I disagree. Part of Pittsburgh is North of the Ohio River. While I will concede that South of Columbus is the foothills of Appalachia near the Wayne National Forest; I cannot lump Pittsburg with the other Appalachian cities; Morgantown, Harrisburg and Roanoke are Appalachian.
First off the Ohio river originates in pittsburgh so part of the city is located in all directions of the river. Second the Midwest is flat or at best glacial hills and Pittsburgh is very much surrounded by the Appalachian mountains.
Yes, Pittsburg lies just outside the Laurentide ice sheet which makes it geographically nothing like the rest of the Midwest. It also was not considered part of the northwest territory, but it was considered an early example of Westward expansion. It was the largest settlement West of the mountains during the early industrial period and laid the groundwork for the creation of the Midwest.
Buffalo and Pittsburg are the end of the Midwest. The finger lakes are a liminal space dividing the colonized east coast and the more recently colonized territory we call the Midwest.
The Midwest can also be divided into upper and lower based on economy. The Upper Midwest or Great Lakes region is much more industrial with the prevalence of lake freighters carrying ore and timber. Whereas the Lower Midwest is more agricultural with vast fields and prairie.
Pittsburgh isn’t the Midwest it’s Appalachia. I’d say Columbus is the edge of the Midwest
Obviously I disagree. Part of Pittsburgh is North of the Ohio River. While I will concede that South of Columbus is the foothills of Appalachia near the Wayne National Forest; I cannot lump Pittsburg with the other Appalachian cities; Morgantown, Harrisburg and Roanoke are Appalachian.
First off the Ohio river originates in pittsburgh so part of the city is located in all directions of the river. Second the Midwest is flat or at best glacial hills and Pittsburgh is very much surrounded by the Appalachian mountains.
Yes, Pittsburg lies just outside the Laurentide ice sheet which makes it geographically nothing like the rest of the Midwest. It also was not considered part of the northwest territory, but it was considered an early example of Westward expansion. It was the largest settlement West of the mountains during the early industrial period and laid the groundwork for the creation of the Midwest.